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AN EXPLAINER Core problem A deep and growing trust deficit between African youth and their governments. Young people believe their leaders do not have their best interests at heart. This is not apathy, it is a rational response to repeated betrayal. Youth disengage from voting and public service. Frustration turns to protest or, in extreme

AN EXPLAINER Core problem A painful generational disconnect in Nigerian families, where parents and youths interpret the same cultural values (respect, success, duty) through radically different historical lenses. This turns everyday decisions, career choice, marriage timing, dress, speech into emotional battlegrounds. Youths feel suffocated and underestimated. Parents feel disrespected and anxious that hard-won values are

AN EXPLAINER Government policies shape the reality of students in ways that are often invisible but deeply felt. From the moment a student steps into a classroom to the day they graduate, policy decisions influence the quality of education they receive, the opportunities available to them, and even the direction their future may take. One

AN INTERVIEW Government policies shape the reality of students in ways that are often invisible but deeply felt. From the moment a student steps into a classroom to the day they graduate, policy decisions influence the quality of education they receive, the opportunities available to them, and even the direction their future may take. One

AN OPINION Graduate employability has become a major concern in Nigeria’s higher education discourse. Despite rising numbers of university graduates each year, employers across sectors continue to express dissatisfaction with the level of job readiness among young job seekers. This mismatch raises important questions about what universities are producing and what the labour market actually

AN INTERVIEW The clash between cultural traditions and modern campus life is no longer just a theoretical discussion. It is a lived reality for many Nigerian university students, often creating confusion, conflict, and identity struggles. Across campuses, students report increasing pressure to abandon traditional values in order to “fit in” with evolving social norms. A

AN OPINION For many Nigerian students today, the television set is no longer the center of entertainment. Instead, attention has shifted to smartphones, where TikTok delivers an endless stream of short videos tailored to individual preferences When the power went out in the hostel common room, no one complained. It wasn’t because students had suddenly

AN EXPLAINER University education in Nigeria is often presented as a pathway to upward mobility. However, for many students, the reality extends far beyond tuition fees, revealing a network of hidden financial and psychological burdens that shape their academic experience. Across federal and state universities, students face rising costs in accommodation, transportation, feeding, and academic

An Explainer While female enrolment has improved significantly in many Nigerian universities, sometimes reaching near parity or even majorities in certain faculties, women’s representation in Student Union Government (SUG) leadership positions remains strikingly low. Top roles like President, Treasurer, or Secretary-General continue to be male-dominated, with women often confined to “supporting” portfolios. Current Situation and

An Explainer As Nigerian universities accelerate their shift toward digital learning platforms, e-assignments, online research databases, hybrid lectures, and AI-integrated tools in 2026, a persistent digital divide continues to create two classes of students: those who can fully engage and those perpetually struggling on the margins. Understanding the Digital Divide: This inequality spans access to